Invest in Continuous Learning

Professional development opportunities designed to support literacy instruction for PreK-8 educators.

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Customized Literacy Professional Learning

Our Center faculty will partner with you to design customized professional learning, workshops, and other job-embedded learning opportunities for educators, facilitated in-person or virtually.

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January 17, March 8 & May 6, 2024

Kids, Books & Anti-Racism Series 2024

Deepen your understanding of how to cultivate anti-bias and anti-racist practices in classrooms and schools with these three nationally known speakers.

REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

Online Graduate Certificate in Literacy Coaching & Teacher Leadership

A 12-credit online graduate certificate program.

Online Certificate
April 30-May 1, 2024

Not a Minute to Lose: Optimizing Coaching and Professional Learning Opportunities Across the Day

In this 2-day training, learn about a variety of powerful coaching tools and protocols you can use to make the most of the precious professional learning time you have with teachers.

10:00 – 3:00 (EST)
May 6, 2024

Kids, Books, and Anti-Racism Series: Vivian Vasquez

Join us for the third event in our 2024 Kids, Books, and Anti-Racism series!

9:00-11:30am & 1:00-3:30pm (EST)
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May 13 – July 7, 2024 (Summer Term I)

Shared Leadership for School Improvement

In this 8-week online graduate course for coaches and teacher leaders, you’ll learn how to promote a culture of shared leadership that can energize school teams.

May 16-17, 2024

The First 20 Days of Literacy Coaching 

Join us for this two-day professional learning for literacy coaches to learn a variety of ways to organize and jump start your coaching in the fall.

10:00am – 3:00pm (EST)
July 22-25, 2024

Leading for Literacy: What Every School Leader Needs to Know

In this 4-day training for school principals and administrators, learn how to support literacy teaching in grades K–6. Learn how to improve student literacy outcomes by developing a coherent vision for literacy and a vibrant school culture that supports teamwork and continuous professional learning.

9:00-11:30am & 1:00-3:30pm (EST)
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July 23-24, 2024

Introduction to Writing Minilessons Grades K-1

In this 2-day training, learn how to use Writing Minilessons: Your Every Day Guide for Literacy Teaching by Fountas & Pinnell to provide high quality lessons in management, genre and forms, craft, conventions, and writing process.

9:00-11:30am & 1:00-3:30pm (EST)
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July 23-24, 2024

Introduction to Writing Minilessons Grades 2-6

Provide high quality writing lessons in management, genres and forms, craft, conventions, and writing process.

9:00-11:30am & 1:00-3:30pm (EST)
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August 19-20, 2024

Introduction to Fountas & Pinnell Classroom™

This 2-day training introduces a system for teaching students that creates authentic experiences in reading, thinking, talking, writing, and reflecting in all classroom settings.

9:00-11:30am & 1:00-3:30pm (EST)
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